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ENGRAVED Antique BRITISH SUPERPOSED .45 SWIVEL BARREL Percussion Pistol Mid-1800s English SELF DEFENSE Pocket Pistol
Guns International #: 102549072 Seller's Inventory #: 234036
Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
ENGRAVED Antique BRITISH SUPERPOSED .45 SWIVEL BARREL Percussion Pistol
Mid-1800s English SELF DEFENSE Pocket Pistol
Here we present an antique Engraved British Superposed Swivel Barrel Percussion Pistol made circa the mid-1800s likely in Birmingham, England. These types of pistols had by then become a common mode of pocket-sized firepower, though small revolvers were quickly eclipsing the single and two shot design. H.F. Wheeler was the man responsible for this design, which featured superposed double barrels that swiveled to access the next shot.
From the time that firearms were introduced, gunsmiths had experimented with various ways to turn those single shot weapons into multi-shot weapons. Prior to the use of “repeating” arms, one of the most successful systems was to use multiple barrels, each with their own load and charge. In Great Britain many pocket pistols were produced with two or four barrels, and sometimes even more.
The overall condition is good. The action functions, although the trigger spring is weak. Both nipples are damaged. The bores are in good shape. Solid grip. The frame and barrel are lightly engraved with traditional designs.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrels are 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .45 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1500
#234036
SOLD
Antique: Yes